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'The Worst' Support in Tennis: Coco Gauff Challenges American Fans to Do Better

Coco Gauff’s new season once again started at the United Cup, where she led Team U.S.A. to a tournament victory last year while playing some of the best tennis of her career.

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Aryna Sabalenka admits frustration despite blistering 47-minute win in 2026 opener

The world number one opened her season in ruthless fashion at the Brisbane International but remained demanding of herself. Aryna Sabalenka could hardly have asked for a more dominant start to her 2026 campaign, dismantling Cristina Bucsa 6–0, 6–1 in just 47 minutes in the second round of the Brisbane International.

Alexander Zverev News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

Alexander Zverev Can’t Afford To Be a Diesel Engine Anymore

Alexander Zverev recently described himself as a diesel engine. Unlike Sinner and Alcaraz, who can elevate their game at any moment, the German needs time to get going before he can play his best tennis.

Daniil Medvedev News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

Daniil Medvedev Renews Call for Early Nights at Australian Open

Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev reiterated his call on Monday for the Australian Open to commence its night sessions earlier, following a series of recent matches that concluded after midnight at Melbourne Park, though he acknowledged that such changes were unlikely.

Venus Williams News / HITC / January 6

Venus Williams highlights key disadvantage after Auckland defeat

Venus Williams’ time at the 2026 Auckland Classic has come to a close. The 45-year-old, who returned to the Tour last season, was knocked out by fifth seed Magda Linette in a three-set battle, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2.

Novak Djokovic News / Total Apex Sports / January 6

PTPA Ignores Novak Djokovic in a Shocking Statement After Serb’s Departure

If you thought the tennis world would give us a calm start to 2026, you haven’t been paying attention. In a move that feels less like a corporate resignation and more like a messy celebrity breakup, Novak Djokovic has officially severed ties with the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA).

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

ATP Brisbane Best Bets Including Lehecka vs Korda

Michelsen – Tien: 07.01.2026 02:00 CEST H2H: 2-1 Alex Michelsen has lost three of his last five matches. This week in Brisbane, Michelsen defeated Duckworth in three tight sets after spending almost three hours on the court.

Tennis News / BBC Sport / January 6

Kyrgios' return ends in first-round loss in Brisbane

Nick Kyrgios' first ATP Tour match since March ends in a straight-set defeat by Aleksandar Kovacevic in the opening round of the Brisbane International.

Iva Jovic News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

WTA Auckland Day 3 Predictions Including Iva Jovic vs Sara Bejlek

The early rounds at WTA Auckland continue to offer plenty of intrigue as players look to settle into the season and make the most of favorable conditions on hard courts.

Venus Williams News / ESPN / January 6

Venus, 45, competitive in 3-set loss at Auckland

Venus Williams, 45, put up a superb show in her first singles match of 2026 before losing 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to fifth-seeded Magda Linette at the WTA Tour tournament in Auckland, New Zealand.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 5

Aus Open announces record prize money for 2026

A record A$111.5 million (US$74.9 million) in prize money will be on offer at the 2026 Australian Open, marking a 16% increase on the 2025 pool.

Emma Raducanu News / ESPN / January 5

Raducanu loses in season debut at United Cup

Emma Raducanu was able to make a belated season debut for Great Britain at the United Cup but suffered a first ever loss to Maria Sakkari.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / January 5

Veronika Kudermetova 'ashamed' that her brutal words about Holger Rune became public

Veronika Kudermetova has claimed that her comments about receiving messages from Holger Rune were not meant to be public and that she is upset about them becoming known.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

ATP Brisbane Best Bets Including Dimitrov vs Carreno-Busta

Medvedev – Tiafoe: 06.01.2026 00:00 CEST H2H: 5-2 Daniil Medvedev has lost three of his last five matches. This week in Brisbane, Medvedev won the opening match against Fucsovics in straight sets.

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Iga Swiatek News / HITC / January 5

Iga Swiatek extended perfect WTA record with comeback win at the United Cup

Iga Swiatek began her 2026 campaign with a victory by defeating Eva Lys of Germany at the United Cup. Swiatek recovered from losing the first set against Lys to pick up another point for Poland after Hubert Hurkacz defeated Alexander Zverev in the opening tie.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

Novak Djokovic’s 2026 Season Hits Early Bump With Adelaide Withdrawal

Former World No.1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from what would have been his first event of the 2026 season, the Adelaide International, scheduled for next week, as he revealed in a statement on social media.

Tennis News / HITC / January 5

Taylor Fritz steps in to back Coco Gauff after backlash over her comments

Coco Gauff’s recent comments about US fan support have sparked plenty of discussion in the tennis world. Speaking before the start of the United Cup, the

Novak Djokovic News / Field Level Media / January 5

Novak Djokovic leaving players' union he co-founded

Tennis great Novak Djokovic has left the players' union he co-founded, citing "ongoing concerns regarding transparency, governance, and the way my voice and image have been represented." The 24-time Grand Slam champion announced his parting from the Professional Tennis Players Association through a series of posts on X on Sunday.

Emma Navarro News / Field Level Media / January 5

WTA roundup: Emma Navarro upended in Auckland

Britain's Francesca Jones opened the year with a 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 upset of No. 2 seed Emma Navarro on Monday at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand. Ranked No.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 5

ATP roundup: U.S. rallies past Spain at United Cup

Taylor Fritz saved a match point against Spain's Jaume Munar and the United States rallied to beat Spain 2-1 on Monday to reach the United Cup quarterfinals in Australia.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 4

Emma Raducanu (foot) WDs from United Cup clash vs. Naomi Osaka

Emma Raducanu of Great Britain withdrew from a marquee United Cup showdown with Naomi Osaka to prioritize recovering from a stubborn foot injury ahead of the Australian Open.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 4

ATP/WTA roundup: Canada, Germany post sweeps at United Cup

Felix Auger-Aliassime and 19-year-old Victoria Mboko gave Canada a 3-0 sweep of China on Sunday at the United Cup in Australia. In the opener, played in Sydney, Mboko rebounded from an opening-set loss to defeat Lin Zhu 2-6, 6-2, 6-0, and Auger-Aliassime followed by dropping Zhang Zhizhen 6-4, 6-4.

Coco Gauff News / Serve on SI / January 4

Coco Gauff Calls US Tennis Fans the 'Worst' in One Key Way

American tennis star Coco Gauff has one of the most colorful personalities on the WTA Tour. The Gen-Z superstar is an open book about her strong faith and love for her country.

Taylor Fritz News / Serve on SI / January 3

Taylor Fritz's Knee Injury Jeopardizes His 2026 Season

Taylor Fritz is known for his consistency. The American tennis star never misses an opportunity to play a tournament, exhibition, or international competition.